Well....real life has been pretty bad lately....plumber visits (yes, multiple visits) along with appliance repairmen......and....well.....let's just say I needed some therapy tonight, so off I went to find a TEA PARTY....and it was being held in Dublin. When I think of Ireland I think of small villages with friendly inhabitants......and maybe a cuppa tea (with something a tad more strong sometimes added???)......so.....
I used the flowers on the teapot as my inspiration.
So, Muddamark......I came to the tea party again....are you gonna give me some crumpets with that tea????
Oh...by the way...the stamps are by Creative Design Boutique , a set called Violet Garden by Rita Marie.
Thanks for looking
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 GMT Views: 565
Favorited:6
Registered: April 22, 2006 Location: SCS in NC Posts: 20914
Wed, Jul 08, 2009 @ 4:57 AM
I always love your cards Joanne. This is really pretty. I love the combo of colors you chose. Great layout. SO glad you go time to destress. Super job. Hope you come back each week. It is a fun group and you will love it. Just sit by Carla and I cause the rest of the partiers are crazy. Watch out when Kelly shoes up. Everything typically heads down south.
------------------------------ Dawn B. Anything is possible when you open your heart.... My BLOG
Registered: November 27, 2004 Location: Carpal Tunnel � slowed me down. Posts: 2272
Wed, Jul 08, 2009 @ 5:38 AM
I love the colors of your card. I love the plaid ribbon too - very classy looking card. Exactly what I would expect from someone who enjoys crumpets with her tea. That paper and punched edge make your card look VERY European.
Registered: August 1, 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 26819
Wed, Jul 08, 2009 @ 7:49 AM
I love the green on your card. The flourished punch with the ribbon is so pretty together. I love the lflowers that you used. I hope today goes better for you. No issues with repairmen and appliances or plumbers. Just lots of time to stamp!!!
Registered: April 15, 2008 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 25018
Wed, Jul 08, 2009 @ 10:56 AM
Oh this is so very pretty! I don't like to color so I really appreciate your expert coloring here. What struck me was the colors and layout along with that ribbon paper combo! Very unique!
------------------------------ Twisted SistahCoping without Copics and Blogless in Seattle
Registered: July 1, 2007 Location: small town near montreal, quebec Posts: 26677
Wed, Jul 08, 2009 @ 12:15 PM
Very pretty and calming, love the softness you flower gives. So are you going to try my chocolate, their might be something strong in them. Glad you could come and unwind with us Joann. TFS
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83898
Fri, Jul 10, 2009 @ 9:06 AM
This card is enough to cheer anyone up - hope it helped relieve some stress for you. If not, you always have all your tea party friends - time with good friends combined with some tea (and dessert of course) surely helps.
I especially love the ribbon and how it brings out the flower color and matches the shape of the leaves - very cool!
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni
Registered: April 20, 2005 Location: The only Eaton Rapids on the Earth, Michigan Posts: 57568
Fri, Jul 10, 2009 @ 1:27 PM
I am so glad you showed up. Gf, come over here.....forget the tea; forget the crumpets; forget the scones; forget the sewer chocolate; forget the cake. I still have some sake left over from one of our previous tea parties. It'll help wash those cares right outta your hair!
Your card is beautiful! Looks like I've been MIA too long this week or did I miss an announcement about a new DT for you? Congratulations!! I'm sorry it took me so long to make it over to the other side of the room this week.
Registered: March 20, 2005 Location: Butler, PA Posts: 77633
Fri, Jul 17, 2009 @ 4:09 AM
What beautiful colors and that ribbon! Your layout showcases that adorable flower to perfection. Sorry for the hard times you've been having, but prayers are sent for peace, tranquility and better days. Hugs, GF!
------------------------------
If you open someone's card, you must have liked it...please leave a comment to encourage them!